Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 19 November 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. She demonstrates a clear knowledge of the planning, observation and assessment process, to support individual children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. This includes how to minimise risk. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures to follow should she have concerns. She maintains all the required documents and policies to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder understands the importance of developing a caring environment, which enables children to be comfortable in their surroundings and form positive relationships with her.  The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, and other professionals, to provide consistent care and learning for children.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder effectively demonstrates how she will reflect on her practice to improve the quality of her provision.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the setting and looked at the resources and space used for children.  The inspector looked at policies, paperwork and other documents the childminder uses when looking after children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder delivers the educational programme and cares for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  There were no early years children present at the time of the inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257397 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 847087 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and three children in Cressex, on the outskirts of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Most of the ground floor rooms are used for childminding. Toilet and sleeping facilities are situated on the first floor. There is a rear garden for outside play. The childminder has six children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group. However, there were no children present during the inspection. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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